nói chơi
[nɔj˧˦ t͡ɕəːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nói, chơi.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to joke; to jest; to kid
Examples
Nói chơi thôi!Just kidding!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nói chơi” mean?
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nói, chơi.
Is “nói chơi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.